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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1964
Page
4
Thought for today quotes Secretary of State Dean Rusk praising the policy of helping South Vietnam to curb Communist terror and subversion as the wisest and best course, noting fortune's twists ahead.
Zambia severs colonial ties becoming an independent state led by Kenneth Kuanda. Copper mining fuels an export boom with $800 per ton prices and a $30 million monthly trade surplus. The constitution protects civil rights but reserves 10 of 75 legislative seats for whites. Education and skilled migration pose challenges amid regional nationalist pressures.
A Baltimore Sunday Sun analysis argues that domestic matters fade amid global upheavals led by Khrushchev’s fall and China’s crisis. It warns isolation is impossible as world events quickly affect the United States and demand measured response rather than impulsive action.
The piece profiles Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev as a capable, restrained administrator who rose with Khrushchev’s help. It traces his career from wartime service through his Presidium roles, grain policy success in Kazakhstan, and eventual replacement of Khrushchev, predicting his growing strength within six months.
The writer argues late campaign activity, including anonymous smear leaflets, will not change minds in West Virginia. He cites a militia of partisan plots, notes the sheets were unsigned, and urges lawfulness. The piece recalls a Cecil Underwood press conference and speculates on Goldwater's WV chances.
Turkey, disillusioned by Allied backing in Cyprus, shows signs of wavering from the West. Turkish factions debate quitting NATO CENTO or adopting neutrality to leverage East and West, while Cyprus UN debates heighten Turkish fears of isolation. Moscow has shown interest, sending feelers for improved ties.
A column notes unease with items labeled prepared and likens a pudding to library paste. It recalls a table cloth misidentified as new, plus a look at The New Statesman items on fashion and morals. Baltimore taxes face opposition. Commager calls for public education reforms. A prayer for pastors closes the piece.
NEA editors split over party prospects in 35 Senate contests as 26 seats held by Democrats and nine by Republicans. About one third predict GOP gains, average four seats, while 122 expect GOP losses and 107 foresee Democrats maintaining a 66 to 34 edge. Independent notes flag trouble for Fong Beall and Keating’s successors.
Ninety years ago Germany conquered the opening conflict along a Belgian battle line. After three days of heavy fighting against French, British, and Belgian forces, German forces repelled the allied armies at all points with large losses and on the fourth day captured Namur, long considered invincible.
Rates for daily and Sunday subscriptions by mail and home delivery are listed, including one year, six months, and weekly options. West Virginia tax applies. Beckley Newspapers notes carriers are independent contractors and not responsible for advance payments.
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